Riverview, Florida, USA – A Hillsborough County detective was robbed at gunpoint by teens during an undercover operation targeting the purchase of THC vape pens, marijuana, and oxycodone.

The robbery happened at the Reflections Apartment Complex. Video shows the suspects demanding cash while pressing guns against the detective’s body.

After taking the money, the suspects fled the scene by car and then on foot shortly after.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the detective is lucky to be alive. “In a split second, this incident could have ended in tragedy,” he stated. “The fact that our detective walked away unharmed is nothing short of a miracle.”

The suspects were identified as a 17-year-old with a long criminal record, 18-year-old Christopher Samuels, and 18-year-old Ce’Dreon Davis, who served as the getaway driver.

The 17-year-old was arrested at his sister’s home in Tampa. Samuels was arrested in Auburndale.

The 17-year-old faces multiple charges, including armed carjacking, robbery with a firearm, minor in possession of a firearm, armed burglary of a conveyance, and possession of a firearm during a felony.

Christopher Samuels and Ce’Dreon Davis are charged with armed carjacking, robbery with a firearm, and armed burglary of a conveyance.

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